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Jose Santos

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AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES | COLLEGE- AGRICUL / NAT RES

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Animal Sciences Dairy Science

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Dairy Cow Health Nutrition Reproduction

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01-2026

Reproductive Biotechnology Concentration at University of Florida Reproductive Biotechnology Concentration at University of Florida

US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD & A

07-2025

A metabolomic approach to determining factors that modulate host immunity and uterine microbiota A metabolomic approach to determining factors that modulate host immunity and uterine microbiota

US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD & A

06-2025

Molecular mechanisms mediating metritis induced infertility in high producing dairy cows Molecular mechanisms mediating metritis induced infertility in high producing dairy cows

US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD & A

07-2024

Improving Dairy Feed Efficiency, Sustainability, and Profitability by Impacting Farmer's Breeding and Culling Decisions Improving Dairy Feed Efficiency, Sustainability, and Profitability by Impacting Farmer's Breeding and Culling Decisions

FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RES

07-2024

MICHIGAN STATE UNI

05-2024

Integrating host genome and rumen microbiome to improve milk production efficiency in dairy cattle Integrating host genome and rumen microbiome to improve milk production efficiency in dairy cattle

UNIV OF CALIFORNIA DAVI

05-2024

Integrating host genome and rumen microbiome to improve milk production efficiency in dairy cattle Integrating host genome and rumen microbiome to improve milk production efficiency in dairy cattle

US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD & A

12-2023

Effect of Replacing Sulfate with Hydroxychloride Sources of Trace Minerals on Mineral Metabolism, Production and Reproduction in Dairy Cows Effect of Replacing Sulfate with Hydroxychloride Sources of Trace Minerals on Mineral Metabolism, Production and Reproduction in Dairy Cows

MICRONUTRIENTS USA

12-2022

Effect of microbial feed additives on rumen microbiota and performance in dairy cows Effect of microbial feed additives on rumen microbiota and performance in dairy cows

NATIVE MICROBIALS

05-2022

Uterine infection and infertility: how microbial infection of the reproductive tract causes ovarian dysfunction. Uterine infection and infertility: how microbial infection of the reproductive tract causes ovarian dysfunction.

NATL INST OF HLTH NICH

11-2021

Effects of dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 on development of dairy heifers Effects of dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 on development of dairy heifers

DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS AG

08-2021

Effect of Choline in Rumen Protected Forms on Hepatic Metabolism in Dry Cows Induced to Develop Fatty Liver Effect of Choline in Rumen Protected Forms on Hepatic Metabolism in Dry Cows Induced to Develop Fatty Liver

Balchem Corporation

07-2021

Effects of Choline Supplemented to Prepartum Dairy Cows on Calf Health and Performance Effects of Choline Supplemented to Prepartum Dairy Cows on Calf Health and Performance

Balchem Corporation

01-2020

Integrating host genome and rumen microbiome to improve milk production efficiency in dairy cattle Integrating host genome and rumen microbiome to improve milk production efficiency in dairy cattle

UNIV OF ILLINOI

01-2020

Integrating host genome and rumen microbiome to improve milk production efficiency in dairy cattle Integrating host genome and rumen microbiome to improve milk production efficiency in dairy cattle

US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD & A

11-2019

Effects of source and dose of dietary vitamin D on health, production and mineral balance of transition dairy cows Effects of source and dose of dietary vitamin D on health, production and mineral balance of transition dairy cows

DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS AG

07-2019

Genomic Selection for Improved Fertility of Dairy Cows with Emphases on Cyclicity and Pregnancy Genomic Selection for Improved Fertility of Dairy Cows with Emphases on Cyclicity and Pregnancy

COLORADO STATE UNI

07-2019

Genomic Selection for Improved Fertility of Dairy Cows with Emphases on Cyclicity and Pregnancy Genomic Selection for Improved Fertility of Dairy Cows with Emphases on Cyclicity and Pregnancy

US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD & A

04-2019

Effects of choline supplementation on dairy cow and calf performance Effects of choline supplementation on dairy cow and calf performance

Balchem Corporation

07-2018

Efficacy of dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in growth and performance of dairy calves Efficacy of dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in growth and performance of dairy calves

DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS AG

03-2018

Physiological Basis for Anovulation in High-Producing Dairy Cattle Physiological Basis for Anovulation in High-Producing Dairy Cattle

UNIV OF WISCONSI

03-2018

Physiological Basis for Anovulation in High-Producing Dairy Cattle Physiological Basis for Anovulation in High-Producing Dairy Cattle

US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD & A

01-2017

Effects of dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D on activation of antimicrobial defenses of dairy cattle Effects of dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D on activation of antimicrobial defenses of dairy cattle

DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS AG

11-2015

Genomic selection for improved fertility of dairy cows Genomic selection for improved fertility of dairy cows

TEXAS A&M UNI

06-2015

Effect of High DHA Algae supplementation on fertility of Effect of High DHA Algae supplementation on fertility of

ALLTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY CTR

11-2014

The effectiveness and safety of Fertagyl (gonadorelin) The effectiveness and safety of Fertagyl (gonadorelin)

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

09-2014

Efficacy of ampicillin trihydrate for therapy of metriti Efficacy of ampicillin trihydrate for therapy of metriti

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDIC

03-2014

Pivotal Field Efficacy Study for the Use of Eazi-Breed Pivotal Field Efficacy Study for the Use of Eazi-Breed

PFIZER ANIMAL HEALT

03-2014

Pivotal Dose Triation, Multi-location, Field Effcacy Pivotal Dose Triation, Multi-location, Field Effcacy

PFIZER ANIMAL HEALT

02-2014

Improving fertility during heat stress in lactating dair Improving fertility during heat stress in lactating dair

US DEPT OF A

01-2014

Use of a Slow-Release Formulation of Recombinant Bovine Use of a Slow-Release Formulation of Recombinant Bovine

ELI LILLY AND C

08-2012

Nutritional Solutions for Dairy Cattle Nutritional Solutions for Dairy Cattle

US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD & A

10-2010

Evaluation of the efficacy of PF-05253665 against the Evaluation of the efficacy of PF-05253665 against the

PFIZER ANIMAL HEALT

12-2009

Effect of Reducing the Interval from Follicle Recruitmen Effect of Reducing the Interval from Follicle Recruitmen

SCHERING PLOUGH COR

07-2009

Efficacy of Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid Sterile Susp Efficacy of Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid Sterile Susp

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Degrees

Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition

University of Arizona ▪ 1997
M.S., Ruminant Nutrition

University of Arizona ▪ 1995

Awards & Honors

Clinical Residency

SVM - University of California Davis ▪ 2000

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2012-2014

1. Greco, L.F. J.T. Neves Neto, A. Pedrico, R.A. Ferrazza, F.S. Lima, R.S. Bisinotto, N. Martinez, M. Garcia, E.S. Ribeiro, G.C. Gomes, J.H. Shin, M.A. Ballou, W.W. Thatcher, C.R. Staples, and J.E.P. Santos. 2015. Effects of altering the ratio of dietary n-6 to n-3 fatty acids on performance and inflammatory responses to a lipopolysaccharide challenge in lactating Holstein cows. Dairy Sci. 98:602–617.

2. Garcia, M., J.H. Shin, A. Schlaefli, L.F. Greco, F.P. Maunsell, W.W. Thatcher, J.E.P. Santos, and C.R. Staples. 2015. Increasing intake of essential fatty acids from milk replacer benefits performance, immune responses, and health of preweaned Holstein calves. J. Dairy Sci. 98:458–477

3. Vercouteren, M.M.A.A., J.H.J. Bittar, P.J. Pinedo, C.A. Risco, J.E.P. Santos, A. Vieira-Neto, and K.N. Galvão. 2015. Factors associated with early cyclicity in postpartum dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 98:229–239.

4. Galvão, K.N, and J.E.P. Santos. 2014. Recent advances in the immunology and uterine microbiology of healthy cows and cows that develop uterine disease. Turkish J. Anim. Vet. Sci. Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 38:577-588.

5. Bisinotto, R.S., M.B. Pansani, L.O. Castro, C.D. Narciso, L.D.P. Sinedino, N. Martinez, P.E. Carneiro, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2015. Effect of progesterone supplementation on fertility responses of lactating dairy cows with corpus luteum at the initiation of the Ovsynch protocol. Theriogenology 83:257-265.

6. Ribeiro, E.S., R.S. Bisinotto, F.S. Lima, L.F. Greco, A. Morrison, A. Kumar, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2014. Plasma anti-Müllerian hormone in adult dairy cows and associations with fertility. J. Dairy Sci. 97:6888–6900.

7. Santos, J.E.P., and E.S. Ribeiro. 2014. Impact of animal health on reproduction of dairy cows. Anim. Reprod. 11: 254-269.

8. Vieira-Neto, A., R.O. Gilbert, W.R. Butler, J.E.P. Santos, E.S. Ribeiro, M.M. Vercouteren, R. G. Bruno, J.H.J. Bittar, and K.N. Galvão. 2014. Individual and combined effects of anovulation and cytological endometritis on fertility of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97: 5415-5425.

9. Garcia, M., L.F. Greco, M.G. Favoreto, R.S. Marsola, D. Wang, J.H. Shin, E. Block, W.W. Thatcher, J.E.P. Santos, and C.R. Staples. 2014. Effect of supplementing essential fatty acids to pregnant nonlactating Holstein cows and their preweaned calves on calf performance, immune response, and health. J. Dairy Sci. 97: 5045-5064.

10. Monteiro Jr., P.L.J., E.S. Ribeiro, R.P. Maciel, A.L.G. Dias, E. Solé Jr., F.S. Lima, R.S. Bisinotto, W.W. Thatcher, R. Sartori, and J.E.P. Santos. 2014. Effects of supplemental progesterone after AI on expression of interferon-stimulated genes and fertility in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97: 4907-4921.

11. Sinedino, L.D.P., F.S. Lima, R.L.A. Cerri, and J.E.P. Santos. 2014. Effect of early resynchronization using pregnancy associated glycoproteins or late resynchronization using transrectal palpation on reproductive performance in dairy cows observed for estrus. J. Dairy Sci. 97: 4932-4941.

12. Lima, F.S., A. Vieira-Neto, G.S.F.M. Vasconcellos, R.D. Mingoti, E. Karakaya, E. Solé, R.S. Bisinotto, N. Martinez, C.A. Risco, K.N. Galvão, and J.E.P. Santos. 2014. Efficacy of ampicillin trihydrate or ceftiofur hydrochloride for treatment of metritis and subsequent fertility in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97: 5401-5414.

13. Gobikrushanth, M., A. De Vries, J.E.P. Santos, C.A. Risco, and K.N. Galvão. 2014. Effect of delayed breeding during the summer on profitability of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97:4236-4246.

14. Bittar, J.H.J., C.A. Risco, J.E.P. Santos, W.W. Thatcher, P.J. Pinedo, K.E. Hencken, S. Croyle, C.C. Barbosa, A. Vieira-Neto, and K.N. Galvão. 2014. Effects of induction of ovulation in early lactation on uterine health and fertility in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97: 3558-3569.

15. Vieira, L.M., C.A. Rodrigues, M.F. Mendanha, M.F. Sá Filho, J.N. Sales, A.H. Souza, J.E.P. Santos, and P.S. Baruselli. 2014. Donor category and seasonal climate associated with embryo production and survival in multiple ovulation and embryo transfer programs in Holstein cattle. Theriogenology 82: 204-212.

16. Bisinotto, R.S., E.S. Ribeiro, and J.E.P. Santos. 2014. Synchronisation of ovulation for management of reproduction in dairy cows. Animal 8 (s1):151–159.

17. Karakaya, E., G Yilmazbas-Mecitoglu, A. Keskin, A. Alkan, U Tasdemir, J.E.P. Santos, and A. Gumen. 2014. Fertility in dairy cows after artificial insemination using sex-sorted sperm or conventional semen. Reprod. Dom. Anim. 49:333-337.

18. Ribeiro, E.S., R.G.S. Bruno, A.M. Farias, J.A. Hernández-Rivera, G.C. Gomes, R. Surjus, L.F.V. Becker, A. Birt, T.L. Ott, J.R. Branen, R.G. Sasser, D.H. Keisler, W.W. Thatcher, T.R. Bilby, and J.E.P. Santos. 2014. Low doses of bovine somatotropin enhance conceptus development and fertility in lactating dairy cows. Biol. Reprod. 90:1-10.

19. Martinez, N., C.A. Risco, L.D.P. Sinedino, R.S. Bisinotto, E.S. Ribeiro, G.C. Gomes, F.S. Lima, L.F. Greco, D. Taylor-Rodriguez, J.P. Driver, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2014. Effect of induced subclinical hypocalcemia on physiological responses and function of immune cells in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97:874-887.

20. Garcia, M., L.F. Greco, M.G. Favoreto, R.S. Marsola, L.T. Martins, R.S. Bisinotto, J.H. Shin, A.L. Lock, W.W. Thatcher, J.E.P. Santos, and C.R. Staples. 2014. Effect of supplementing fat to pregnant nonlactating cows on colostral fatty acid profile and passive immunity of the newborn calf. J. Dairy Sci. 97: 392-405.

21. Lima, F.S., E.S. Ribeiro, R.S. Bisinotto, L.F. Greco, N.M. Martinez, M. Amstalden, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2013. Hormonal manipulations in the 5-day timed artificial insemination protocol to optimize estrous cycle synchrony and fertility in dairy heifers. J. Dairy Sci. 96: 7054-7065.

22. Bilby, T.R., R.G. Bruno, K.J. Lager, R.C. Chebel, J.G. Moraes, P.M. Fricke, G. Lopes Jr, J.O. Giordano, J.E.P. Santos, F.S. Lima, J.S. Stevenson, and S.L. Pulley. 2013. Supplemental progesterone and timing of resynchronization on pregnancy outcomes in lactating dairy cows. J Dairy Sci. 96:7032-7042.

23. Lima, F.S., R.S. Bisinotto, E.S. Ribeiro, L.F. Greco, H. Ayres, M.G. Favoreto, M.R. Carvalho, K.N. Galvão, and J.E.P Santos. 2013. Effects of one or two treatments with prostaglandin F_2α on subclinical endometritis and fertility in lactating dairy cows inseminated by timed AI. J. Dairy Sci. 96: 6480-6488.

24. Ribeiro, E.S., F.S. Lima, L.F. Greco, R.S. Bisinotto, A.P.A. Monteiro, M. Favoreto, H. Ayres, R.S. Marsola, N. Martinez, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. Prevalence of periparturient diseases and effects on fertility of seasonally calving grazing dairy cows supplemented with concentrates. J. Dairy Sci. 96: 5682–5697.

25. Maltz, E., L.F. Barbosa, P. Bueno, L. Scagion, K. Kaniyamattam, L.F. Greco, A. de Vries, and J.E.P. Santos. 2013. Effect of precision feeding on performance, nutrient excretion and feeding behavior of early lactation dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 96: 5249–5266.

26. Bisinotto, R.S., E.S. Ribeiro, F.S. Lima, N. Martinez, L.F. Greco, L.F.S.P Barbosa, P.P. Bueno, L.F.S. Scagion, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2013. Targeted progesterone supplementation improves fertility in lactating dairy cows without a corpus luteum at the initiation of the timed AI protocol. J. Dairy Sci. 96: 2214-2225.

27. McLaughlin, C.L., E.P. Stanisiewski, C.A. Risco, J.E.P. Santos, G.E. Dahl, R.C. Chebel, C. LaGrow, C. Daugherty, L. Bryson, D. Weigel, J. Hallberg, and M.J. Lucas. 2013. Evaluation of ceftiofur crystalline free acid sterile suspension for control of metritis in high-risk lactating dairy cows. Theriogenology 79:725-734.

28. Kenyon, A.G., L.G.D. Mendonça, G. Lopes Jr., J.R. Lima, J.E.P. Santos, and R.C. Chebel. 2013. Minimal progesterone concentration required for embryo survival after embryo transfer in lactating Holstein cows. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 136: 223–230

29. Martinez, N., C.A. Risco, F.S. Lima, R.S. Bisinotto, L.F. Greco, E.S. Ribeiro, F. Maunsell, K. Galvão, and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. Evaluation of peripartal calcium status, energetic profile and neutrophil function in dairy cows at low or high risk of developing uterine disease. J. Dairy Sci. 95: 7158-7172

30. Chapinal, N., S.J. Leblanc, M.E. Carson, K.E. Leslie, S. Godden, M. Capel, J.E.P. Santos, M.W. Overton, and T.F. Duffield. 2012 Herd-level association of serum metabolites in the transition period with disease, milk production, and early lactation reproductive performance. J. Dairy Sci. 95:5676–5682.

31. Cerri, R.L.A., I.M. Thompson, I.H. Kim, A.D. Ealy, P.J. Hansen, C.R. Staples, J.L. Li, J.E.P. Santos, and W.W. Thatcher. 2012. Effects of lactation and pregnancy on gene expression of endometrium of Holstein cows at day 17 of the estrous cycle or pregnancy. J. Dairy Sci. 95:5657–5675.

32. Ribeiro, E.S., R.S. Bisinotto, M.G. Favoreto, L.T. Martins, R.L.A. Cerri, F.T. Silvestre, L.F. Greco, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. Reproduction in dairy cows following presynchronization and administration of prostaglandin F_2α as one or divided in two doses in the 5-d timed artificial insemination protocol. Theriogenology 78:273–284.

33. Ribeiro, E.S., K.N. Galvão, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. Economic aspects of applying reproductive technologies to dairy herds. Anim. Reprod. 9:370-387.

34. Bisinotto, R.S., L.F. Greco, E.S. Ribeiro, N. Martinez, F.S. Lima, C.R. Staples, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. Influences of nutrition and metabolism on fertility of dairy cows. Anim. Reprod. 9: 260-272.

35. Lima, F.S., R.S. Bisinotto, E.S. Ribeiro, H. Ayres, L.F. Greco, K.N. Galvão, C.A. Risco, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. Effect of one or three timed artificial inseminations before natural service on reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows not observed for detection of estrus. Theriogenology 77:1918-1927.

36. Ribeiro, E.S., A.P.A. Monteiro, F.S. Lima, H. Ayres, R.S. Bisinotto, M. Favoreto, L.F. Greco, R.S. Marsola, W.W. Thatcher, and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. Effects of presynchronization and length of proestrus on fertility of grazing dairy cows subjected to the 5-d timed AI protocol. J. Dairy Sci. 95: 2513-2522.

37. Denicol, A., L.G.D. Mendonça, G. Lopes Jr., F.A. Rivera, F. Guagnini, J.R. Lima, J.E.P. Santos, R.G.S. Bruno, R.V. Perez, and R.C. Chebel. 2012. Low progesterone concentration during the development of the first follicular wave reduces pregnancy per insemination of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 95:1794–1806

38. Chapinal, N., M.E. Carson, S.J. LeBlanc, K.E. Leslie, S. Godden, M. Capel, J.E.P. Santos, M. Overton, and T.F. Duffield. 2012. The association of serum metabolites in the transition period with milk production and early-lactation reproductive performance. J. Dairy Sci. 95: 1301-1309

39. Bisinotto, R.S., and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. The use of endocrine treatments to improve pregnancy rates in cattle. Reprod. Fert. Dev. 24: 258-266.

40. Bisinotto, R.S., E.S. Ribeiro, F.S. Lima, N. Martinez, L.F. Greco, and J.E.P. Santos. 2011. Metabolic health in the transition period and fertility of dairy cows. Bovine Practitioner 44:53-62.

41. Santos, J.E.P., R.S. Bisinotto, E.S. Ribeiro, F.S. Lima, and W.W. Thatcher. 2011. Impacts of metabolism and nutrition during the transition period on fertility of dairy cows. Clinical Theriogenology 3:579-590.

42. Santos, J.E.P. 2011. Impacts of nutrition on reproduction of dairy cattle. Clinical Theriogenology 3:591-600.

43. Chapinal, N., M. Carson, T.F. Duffield, M. Capel, S. Godden, M. Overton, J.E.P. Santos, and S.J. LeBlanc. 2011. The association of serum metabolites with clinical disease during the transition period. J. Dairy Sci. 94:4897-4903.

44. Lima, F.S., M.F. Sá Filho, L.F. Greco, and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. Effects of feeding rumen-protected choline on postpartum diseases and reproduction of dairy cows. Vet. J. 93:140-145.

45. Hernandez, J.A., C.A. Risco, F.S. Lima, and J.E.P. Santos. 2012. Observed and expected combined effects of mastitis and low body condition on pregnancy loss in dairy cows. Theriogenology 77:115-121.